Era of Great Disasters
Era of Great Disasters The Era of Great Disasters examines modern disaster response in Japan, from the changing earthquake preparations and regulations, to immediate emergency procedures from the…
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Era of Great Disasters
The Era of Great Disasters examines modern disaster response in Japan, from the changing earthquake preparations and regulations, to immediate emergency procedures from the national, prefectural, and city levels, and finally the evolving efforts of rebuilding and preparing for the next great disaster in the hopes of minimizing their tragic effects. The first is the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, which struck the capital region. This book focuses on three major earthquakes from Japan's modern history.
The third is the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the magnitude 9.0 quake that struck off the Pacific coast of the Tohoku region, causing a devastating tsunami and nuclear accident. The second is the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, affecting the area between Kobe and Osaka. While the events of (and around) each of these earthquakes are unique, Professor Iokibe brings his deep